TECH + SOCIAL
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Who is Tech Savvy Agent?
Chris Smith has a passion for technology, social media and all things Apple; and a mission to help Real Estate Agents become more “at home” with some of the tools available to them. The result so far has been a significant Social Media following on Twitter and Facebook, a widely read blog, and he is now a highly sought after…
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The iPAD Revolution
There is no doubt the iPad is a fabulous piece of technology. Does it have commercial application for the Real Estate Industry? In this article Greg Vincent explores what the iPad does and how it just might help revolutionise aspects of your day-to-day working life. The iPAD Revolution There is no doubt the iPad is a fabulous piece of technology.…
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More Than Just Chit-Chat
These days, it is a continuing challenge for real estate agents to differentiate their brand and service from competitors. SMS communication is one way that smart agencies have started to step ahead, sending thousands of SMS every month to drive growth and productivity. More than just chit-chat / How SMS can deliver for your real estate business These days, it is…
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31 Points of Difference
If there’s one thing you should do this week, it’s schedule “brain storm” time for your team to list your agency’s points of difference – then apply them in all your client communication. Simon Thomas offers the ultimate list of ideas to get you started. 31 Points of Difference If there’s one thing you should do this week, it’s schedule “brain…
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Use The Web to Market Yourself
Don’t know the difference between Twitter and Linked In? Still wondering about the value of blogging? Think that YouTube is just for entertainment? Here’s some ideas to get the web working for you. Story by Adam Franklin I recently made an enquiry with a Real Estate agent about a neighbouring office in my area. There were at least eight For Sale signs…
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The Future of Computing
Deciding what technology hardware to purchase next is among the toughest decisions real estate agents make. Joel Montgomery, MD of Powerbuy, argues not to be in a rush as change is coming. The Future of Computing Deciding what technology hardware to purchase next is among the toughest decisions real estate agents make. Joel Montgomery, MD of Powerbuy, argues…
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Effective Communication
Stepping out of your comfort zone, doing something that challenges your perceptions of who you are and what you can do, allows you to gain the courage and self-confidence to do things that allow you to develop that competitive edge. It isn’t something that will happen overnight, but self-confidence, grounded in fact, will enable you to stand apart and shine.…
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A Visit to the Word Doctor
The rise of communication via email and text messages has contributed to the demise of the formal business letter, but there are still many parts of a real estate agent’s job that call for clear, concise writing skills. Andrew Daddo examines why “writer’s block” is a common office disorder. It’s about understanding your content and your audience. Organising your…
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Time Waits For No One!
How often do you hear exhausted people say,There’s just not enough hours in the day!? 2010 could be your year to make the most of every 24 hours… if you have the time. Tony Rowe gives his opinion. We’re constantly coming up with time-saving devices and technology to fill an ever diminishing allocation of the 24 hours in each day.…
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